Nursing Careers: Descriptions & Salaries
Careers in Nursing and more.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alternate Career Titles: Nursing Aides, Nursing Assistant, CNA
Career Overview: A Nursing Assistant helps a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse by obtaining vital signs, organizing medical equipment, administering personal hygiene, and other basic healthcare tasks
Career Salary Range: $20,040 to $37,900
Required Minimum Degree/License: State-approved educational program and competency exam
Legal Nurse Consultant
Alternate Career Titles: LNC
Career Overview: A Legal Nurse Consultant helps clients and colleagues navigate the legal side of healthcare.
Career Salary Range: $115,000 to $195,000
Required Minimum Degree/License: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alternate Career Titles: LPN
Career Overview: Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic care to patients while working under the direction of both Registered Nurses and Physicians
Career Salary Range: $32,510 to $60,420
Required Minimum Degree/License: Post-Secondary Non-Degree Program and License
Nurse Anesthetist
Alternate Career Titles: CRNA
Career Overview: Nurse Anesthetists administer anesthesia care for patients before, during and after surgery
Career Salary Range: $107,960 to $189,880
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree
Nurse Practitioner
Alternate Career Titles: NP, Advanced Practice Nurses, APN
Career Overview: Nurse Practitioners provide and coordinate advanced primary and specialty care.
Career Salary Range: $76,830 to $180,460
Required Minimum Degree/License: Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Registered Nurse
Alternate Career Titles: RN, Nurse
Career Overview: A Registered Nurse cares for and supports patients with various health conditions
Career Salary Range: $48,690 to $104,100
Required Minimum Degree/License: Associate’s Degree RN or Bachelor’s Degree BSN